5 March 2010
Present:
Matt
Amy
Annette
Steve
Peter
Discussion
Objectives:
Garner support from the CA Community
Build a sense of excitement for the Tech Fest
Provide students with a conference experience
1. Garner Support
Amy through the Advancement Committee will seek support from parents
Peter will attend the May meeting
Amy will approach firms e.g. Nestle providing drinks etc
Peter will keep the Faculty informed
Annette and Peter will attend the next SRC meeting to gain student involvement
Steve will discuss with Apple and other vendors how they can support the Tech Fest and possibly provide a booth
2. Building excitement
Annette will focus on a Banner, Logo, Posters, Conference Bag etc. She found these interesting bag possibilities: Messenger bag
Amy will locate a vendor for a laptop bag/conference bag
Mel, Mat, Amy and Steve possibilities for guest speakers
T-shirts especially for Student Helpers
3. Conference Organization
Steve will explore the logistics of setting up Tech Support Booth
Facilities requests etc need to be made before end of semester
Chuck needs to be informed of requirements over the holiday periods
4. Information
Steve and Murray provide information through Final Site and a Tech Fest Webpage
Peter will let Yoko know that information about Tech Fest will be included in a posting to parents
Peter will email students about Tech Fest
5. Budget
Peter will approach Chuck to see if any funds can be allocated to the Tech Fest
Next Meeting:
Friday 2 April in Matt's Office
Friday 2 April 2010
Present
Mel
Murray
Tony
Steve
Amy
Peter
1. Guest Speaker
Both Mel and Steve are following up on a possible guest speaker
Tony may be able to have a guest speaker from Facebook skype into the Tech Fest to discuss privacy issues
2. Vendors
Apple Japan is confirmed
Amy mentioned Greg Smith as another possible vendor
3. Building Excitement and ensuring Communication
Mel will sponsor an iPad "lucky door prize". Steve and Murray will explore way to hold this lucky draw through a random number generator
T-shirts with the "iHelp" logo will be provided for student helpers
Setting up the Atrium will need some ideas
Tony will follow through with designing a logo
Peter will write a blurb that we can use to solicit community support
Murray and Steve will work on a webpage attached to Final Site to get the message across
Peter will hold another meeting with students
Peter and/or Murray will explain the Tech Fest to the School Board and Council
Peter and/or Murray will explain the Tech Fest to the PTA and plans to have sessions designed for parents onThursday night
4. Funding
Money is available through HS and Technology Budgets and Dr Kite has indicated that some general funds will also be available
5. Logistics
Mel will chair a meeting on Tuesday 9.55 in HM Conference Room to determine the programme for the Tech Fest.
Friday May 14
Guest Speaker
Support from Board, Parents and Advancement Committee
Finances
Promotional Material
Banner
Conference Gift
Website
Email to students
Vendors
Tshirts for students
Friday June 4 2010
1. Assign Tasks
2. Progress Reports:
Guest Speaker
Gifts
Scheduling
Sponsors
Finances
Advancement Committee and PTA
Present:
Matt
Amy
Annette
Steve
Peter
Discussion
Objectives:
1. Garner Support
Amy through the Advancement Committee will seek support from parents
Peter will attend the May meeting
Amy will approach firms e.g. Nestle providing drinks etc
Peter will keep the Faculty informed
Annette and Peter will attend the next SRC meeting to gain student involvement
Steve will discuss with Apple and other vendors how they can support the Tech Fest and possibly provide a booth
2. Building excitement
Annette will focus on a Banner, Logo, Posters, Conference Bag etc. She found these interesting bag possibilities:
Messenger bag
Amy will locate a vendor for a laptop bag/conference bag
Mel, Mat, Amy and Steve possibilities for guest speakers
T-shirts especially for Student Helpers
3. Conference Organization
Steve will explore the logistics of setting up Tech Support Booth
Facilities requests etc need to be made before end of semester
Chuck needs to be informed of requirements over the holiday periods
4. Information
Steve and Murray provide information through Final Site and a Tech Fest Webpage
Peter will let Yoko know that information about Tech Fest will be included in a posting to parents
Peter will email students about Tech Fest
5. Budget
Peter will approach Chuck to see if any funds can be allocated to the Tech Fest
Next Meeting:
Friday 2 April in Matt's Office
Friday 2 April 2010
Present
Mel
Murray
Tony
Steve
Amy
Peter
1. Guest Speaker
Both Mel and Steve are following up on a possible guest speaker
Tony may be able to have a guest speaker from Facebook skype into the Tech Fest to discuss privacy issues
2. Vendors
Apple Japan is confirmed
Amy mentioned Greg Smith as another possible vendor
3. Building Excitement and ensuring Communication
Mel will sponsor an iPad "lucky door prize". Steve and Murray will explore way to hold this lucky draw through a random number generator
T-shirts with the "iHelp" logo will be provided for student helpers
Setting up the Atrium will need some ideas
Tony will follow through with designing a logo
Peter will write a blurb that we can use to solicit community support
Murray and Steve will work on a webpage attached to Final Site to get the message across
Peter will hold another meeting with students
Peter and/or Murray will explain the Tech Fest to the School Board and Council
Peter and/or Murray will explain the Tech Fest to the PTA and plans to have sessions designed for parents onThursday night
4. Funding
Money is available through HS and Technology Budgets and Dr Kite has indicated that some general funds will also be available
5. Logistics
Mel will chair a meeting on Tuesday 9.55 in HM Conference Room to determine the programme for the Tech Fest.
Friday May 14
Friday June 4 2010
1. Assign Tasks
2. Progress Reports:
Guest Speaker
Gifts
Scheduling
Sponsors
Finances
Advancement Committee and PTA
Next Meeting Monday 16 August 2010